We are all vastly richer for your contributions here, CC. And, we get to enjoy your :crazy: sense of humor, your way with foie gras, your infectious love of wine and your willingness to share your knowledge.

CC, you are a prime example of why I love this crazy business. You are caring, and giving, and always excited about what you do, and always learning, and always teaching. All right, so you haven't yet mastered walking on water ;) But I still want to be you if I ever grow up. Thank you for being my friend.

Dear Abby would like to offer the esteemed Cape Chef her heartfelt congratulations for his remarkable achievements. Let her clarify, however, that she does not number 3000 posts in her list of the Cape Chef's most important achievements.

First, he is a kind and generous man, who is always willing to lend a hand and help a newcomer. He is a gentleman.

The beloved Cape Chef has a gentle sense of humor. He has a fondness for the ridiculous and does not mind being teased a little. Yet, he has a soft heart and will quickly stand up for those he sees being hurt.

Our Cape Chef has an incredible knowledge of the culinary world. He always offered well thought out, interesting, and informative posts which Dear Abby dearly loves to read, whether or not she responds to them.

So you see, my dears, the number does not matter. Dear Abby celebrates the Cape Chef simply for being who he is!

Mazel tov!

Abby

What my mother believed about cooking is that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you.~Nora Ephron

Brad:You know, when I was a boy, I really wanted a catcher's mitt, but my dad wouldn't get it for me. So I held my breath until I passed out and banged my head on the coffee table. [cheerily] The doctor thought I might have brain damage.Cheftalk:CC, what's the point of this story?BradI like stories.

Brad, congratulations on 3000. Here's hoping that you don't run out of things to say for another 3000! (Unlikely)
We'll get together one of these days.